Revision Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide to Optimal Outcomes

Offering in-depth coverage of a frequently overlooked topic, Revision Lumbar Spine Surgery identifies clinical challenges and discusses recent major advancements in this complex area. Renowned expert Dr. Robert F. Heary, alongside a team of international specialists, share their knowledge and experience in tackling even the most difficult lumbar cases, empowering you to provide optimal outcomes for your patients.

Expert Insights into Challenging Cases

This authoritative guide provides comprehensive guidance on indications, diagnosis, approaches, and follow-up, with a focus on the significant advances that have occurred over the past two decades in this rapidly evolving field. You’ll discover:

• Clinical problems related to unsuccessful back spine surgery
• New treatment options and advances in this complex area
• In-depth information on multiple approach options for most clinical situations, including anterior, posterior, lateral, and combined anterior and posterior approaches

Surgical Planning and Critical Follow-up

Detailed chapters cover crucial topics, including:

• Methods of fixation and the use of interbody grafting
• Surgical planning related to scar tissues, bleeding, and spinal fluid leaks
• Critical follow-up topics, such as key clinical procedures, radiography, patient-reported outcomes, and pain management

Additional topics include:

• Robotics in lumbar spine surgery
• Bone density issues and medical fitness concerns
• Instrumentation options and imaging considerations

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Product Details

Publisher: Elsevier

1st edition, published on April 13, 2021

Language: English

Hardcover: 224 pages

ISBN-10: 0323712010

ISBN-13: 978-0323712019